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J S Battye Library of West Australian History Ephemera Collection – Collection Listing

Pioneer Women’s Memorial Fund, PR 8894

PR8894 © State Library of Western Australia, 2006

Note. The information on this listing is taken from the old card index to the Pioneer Women's Memorial Fund, PR8894. Further biographical details are in the collection where notes state 'Biographical details' or similar.

Name Date of Birth Date of Death Notes

Volume 2

Cabagnol, Mother Julia 1830 1895 Foundation member of Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition in Australia. Albany resident. Brief biographical information.

Cail, Dorothy Emily Dalwallinu Shire. Settled on virgin block 20 miles east of Wubin with her husband Reuben in December 1927.

Cail, Grace 1961 Dalwallinu Shire. Came to Jibbering from Victoria with her 4 sons when she was 59 years of age. They farmed virgin soil. Was a member of CWA until her death 1961 aged 91 years.

Cailes, Eliza Jane 2 June 1868 3 May 1932 Arrived Upper Blackwood 1890’s helped pioneer Boyup Brook.

Cain, Charlothe Sarah (nee Gardiner)

28 October 1944 Wife of Henry Cain, married 7 March 1888. Born at her parents farm “Mountain Springs” in Ferguson district. Married in original church. Rode their horses to their home “Brookview”, Brookhampton (Dardanup). Reared 12 children - 10 sons and 2 daughters.

Cairns, Jane Henderson Narembeen. Came to East Hill 1912, pioneer of district.

Calder, Margaret Gnowangerup. Wife of John, pioneer of Needilup 1914.

Caldow, Matilda Gnowangerup. Wife of John. Opened first Café.

Caldwell, Keezie (nee Corney) Came with husband from South Australia. In February 1910 went to a farm as pioneers of Badgebup, east Katanning. Her early days were under pioneer conditions.

Cambell, Elizabeth (nee McGregor)

1879 1955 Brief biographical notes of Kellerberrin pioneer.





Camerer, Julie Adolfine Marie (nee Hering)

5 December 1845 17 November 1915 Born in Kustin, Prussia. Married 15 March 1866. Died at Wattening – settled there near Bolgart 1906.

Camfield, Anne (nee Breeze) As orphan came out to Rev. Mitchell as Governess to their children in 1830s. Married Henry Camfield 19 December 1840. Her Husband became Government Resident Albany 1848. When he died she returned to England.

Cammilleri, Kate Bayliss (nee Layman)

1867 1946 Born Wonnerup House. Married 1895 F.W.P. Cammilleri. Died Busselton. Before her marriage, managed Wonnerup Dairy.

Campbell, Alice Pioneer of Trayning where she settled 1909.

Campbell, Alice (nee Adams) Early pioneer of Koorda district 1910.

Campbell, Charlotte Amelia Perenjori district. Came as bride to Bowgada district 1916 and was one of 1st women to live in district. Suffered usual hardships of pioneer and realea 7 children – was reputed to be wonderful cook and homemaker at present living and 80 years of age (1965/6.

Campbell, Elizabeth (nee Osborne)

Wife of David. Came to Kununoppin 1910.

Campbell, Emma Amelia (nee Smith)

1864 25 May 1948 Very Brief biographical notes on Northam resident.

Campbell, Iris Mary (nee Hope) Born Dongara 1885 went to Onslow, taking over Hope’s Hotel.

Campbell, Margaret Joan One of 1st settlers on virgin land at Merredin. Early dates not known. Foundation member Senior Citizen’s club of Merredin.

Campbell, Miss Marion 1867 1960 Went with parents to Murchison in 1880, then to Gascoyne, overland, in 1883. After mother’s death in 1885, brought up younger members of family.

Campbell, Mrs Peter First woman to hold a driver’s licence in Ace-Day Dawn-





Meekatharra district.

Campbell, Williamina Lived in Dalwallinin 1926. Pioneered in Kalannie 1928 “Ballantrae”. President CWA Kalannie in early years.

Candwell, Mrs Rose Went to Wyndham 1914 and lived in tent during construction of Wyndham meatworks, endured many hardships and only left Wyndham when the Japanese bombed Darwin 1942.

Cannell, Eva (nee Bright) 1st Female pioneer of Needilup 1913.

Canning, Elizabeth Ann Very brief biographical notes of Mukinbudin pioneer, wife of Oswald V. Canning.

Canning, Sadie Miriam, M.B.E (nee Corner)

11 April 1930. Wife of Graham Canning. Born Laverton. Educated Mt Margaret Mission and Melbourne. Trained at nursing at Bethesda Salvation Army Hospital, Melbourne. Married 1966.

Canova, Gladys Audrey Pioneered farm 14 miles south of Tammin.

Capelli, Martini 1899 1968 Yilgarn. Very brief biographical notes.

Capito, Maria 1903 Yilgarn pioneer. Brief biographical notes.

Caporn, Alice Mary Wife of Ernest. Merredin district. Original pioneer of Nokanning, at that time called North Nangeenan 1910.

Caporn, Ella Marcon (nee Lawson)

1882 Wife of Charles Frederick. Upper Blackwood. Brief biographical notes.

Caporn, Elsie Maud (nee Kimber)

1885 1953 Married Richard Alfred James Caporn 1914. Pioneered on farm “Marydale”, Yoting (Quairading district).

Caporn, Louise Elizabeth (nee Towton)

1856 Born 1856, Murray Street, Perth.

Cardell Oliver, Dame Annie Florena

Brief career details.

Cargeeg, Mrs Mary Pioneer of Bencubbin district.

Carlson, Mary Elizabeth Came to Katanning 1888.





Carmody, Mary Eliza 19 December 1848 29 April 1935 Born Albany. Married in Kojonup to Patrick Carmody, Sergeant of Police.

Carne, Mary Elizabeth (nee Adrahams)

1953 Arrived from England 1903, sent to Williams 1904 and was 1st woman teacher until she married late H.W. Carne and lived in Williams until her death in 1953. Great help in district and social affairs. Foundation member CWA Williams.

Carney, Mrs Sarah Pioneer of Ongerup 1911.

Carpenter, Emily (nee Trimming)

1885 1930 Wife of Albert Victor Carpenter. Pioneer of Ongerup. 1913.

Carr, Francis (nee Warbrooks) 1880 1969 Came to W.A. from Ireland early 1900. Married 1920 George Carr and pioneered virgin land known as “Prospect” at Mt Barker.

Carrie, Minnie (nee Wilson) 1882 1965 Perthshire, Scotland. Arrived Perth and married William L. Carrie 1913. Took up virgin land at Pingrup 1911. Had 4 children. One of 5 original settlers at Pingrup and faced many hardships. Returned 1947 to live at Emus Point, Albany.

Carroll, Annie Jane Tammin district. Went farming 1910 on virgin lane. During her life helped with delivery of children and cases of sickness.

Carroll, Catherine Brief biographical notes.

Carroll, Ellen (nee Cronin) Born Northam, arrived Carnarvon 1882. Married Michael Carroll, first wheelwright, partner of J. Morrell, first blacksmith, later property owner and teamster Gascoyne district.

Carroll, Kathleen Arrived in Narembeen district 1920 to farm on virgin land 1 mile east of Billaring Siding.

Carroll, Rose Mt Magnet Shire.

Carruthers, Mrs Agnes 1923 Pioneered virgin land in Lake Grace 1911. Died Lake Grace 1923.





Carruthers, Miss Winifred, M.B.E.

Brief biographical notes on pioneer of Y.W.C.A. in Perth.

Carson, Mary Anne December 1855 September 1946 Geraldton. Pioneer of Moonyoonooka district.

Carter, Amy Came to Dalwallinu district 1928.

Carter, Constance Caroline (nee Letch)

1868 1958 Born England. Arrived W.A. 1870 by sailing ship “Joy” from England. Lived at St George's Terrace, Perth with her parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother. 1st lady telephonist employed by Perth Telephone Exchange on its opening.

Carter, Elizabeth Ann (nee Penn)

1852 1943 Very brief biographical notes on Northam resident.

Carter, Esther (nee Cox) 1870 1951 Very brief biographical notes on York and Mandurah resident.

Carter, Eva 26 June 1874 December 1948. Born Wandereah, South Australia. Came to W.A. 1895, went to Wyalkatchem 1906 with husband and 5 children. Foundation member CWA, also Silver Chain Home.

Carter, Leah 13 September 1946 With husband Reuben and son Bert, arrived on their farm, Three Springs, 17 March 1906. Mrs Carter 1st woman to go on land in this area. 81 years of aged when she died.

Carter, Louisa (nee Rice) Pioneered farm 4 miles out of north Tammin, 1910.

Carter, Rebecca (nee Gentle) 15 April 1875 29 September 1958 Brief biographical notes on Merredin pioneer.

Carter, Ruby Blanche Pioneer of Cunderdin district.

Carwardine, Annie Jane 1951 Wagin. Arrived Moulyinning 1910 to pioneer farm, after husband’s death worked farm with help of 2 sons. Left there 1930s. Lived in Perth until war years. Returned to Kukerin where she remained until her death in1951, aged 82 years. Member of Kukerin CWA.

Casson, Susan Adelaide, M.B.E., J.P. (nee Holmes)

1872 1952 Brief biographical note.

Castle, Deborah (nee Owen) 1860 1947 Brief biographical notes on Wiluna pioneer.





Cavanagh, Gladys Eliza Narembeen Shire. Went to South Kummin 1921.

Caw, Marjorie (nee Hubbe) Pioneer of Kojonup Shire. 1st President Kojonup CWA in 1932.

Chadwick, Annie Louise (nee West)

1870 Brief biographical note on Yilgarn pioneer.

Chadwick, Elizabeth (nee Everingham)

1837 1926 Biographical details of Yilgarn pioneer.

Chadwick, Thelma Marion (nee Sims)

Very brief note on Esperance resident.

Chambers, Alice Elizabeth (nee Shade[?])

27 November 1862 7 July 1924 Very brief biographical note on Claremont resident.

Chambers, Miss Alice Ethel Entered Postal Department 1900. Retired 1945. Official Postmistress for 33 years. Appointed to 1st Postal Inst. Council as PMG’s nominee. During war was acting State President Grade IV P.M. and Postal Clerks Union.

Chambers, Elizabeth Jane (nee Graham)

1873 1952 Wife of Alfred. Ravensthorpe 1905.

Chambers, Miss Maisie 1st Secretary Kalamunda GFS, also Secretary Junior Christian Endeavour. Originated Fathers' Day 1932, held as United Service in Methodist Chruch.

Chambers, Rose E. (nee Carwardine)

1874 1963 Wife of Arthur Samuel Chambers. Ravensthorpe 1901.

Chapman, Agnes (nee Duffield) Born Fremantle. Went to Roebourne, married E.W. Chapman in the Old Court House, Roebourne – lived on Mardie Station. Life-long friend of Mrs Withnell.

Chapman, Alice Jane 1857 1934 Wife of Charles. Ravensthorpe district 1901.

Chapman, Amelia (nee Glindon)

1818 27 April 1886 Arrived in W.A. 1840. Married Henry Chapman December 1840. Had no children. Was noted for hospitality and well-run property. Died at her home. Husband erected 1st flour





mill on their property where it still stands today.

Chapman, Mrs Clara Louise Donnybrook Shire. Pioneered virgin country at Lowden 1925-6, lived in bark hut, no roads or bridges, only had draft horses and dray. Taught children by correspondence. Member of Noggerup CWA.

Chapman, Ethel Travelled from Norseman by horse and cart 72 miles to Dowak, Salmon Gums, March 1925. Having a little nursing knowledge helped with the birth of many babies, only doctor being 75 miles away.

Chapman, Selina (nee Gardiner)

Very brief biographical notes on Donnybrook pioneer.

Charles, Mary 1936 Very brief biographical details of Donnybrook resident.

Charlton, Ellen Very brief biographical notes on Tammin resident.

Charsley, Effie Mizpah (Mrs) Went to Nyabing 1909.

Chase, Muriel (nee Cooper) 1880 1936 Woman Journalist of West Australian newspaper. Also founder of Silver Chain Nursing Association.

Chatfield, Catherine Nicholson May 1881 31 May 1942 Very brief biographical notes on Tammin resident.

Chatfield, Linda (nee Pethit) Pioneer of Cunderdin Shire.

Chatfield, Norah Alicia (nee Harding)

6 December 1861 8 April 1949 Very brief biographical notes on Swan-Guildford resident.

Chatley, Lily Flora (nee Young) 1885 1964 Pioneered “Hill Spring” Manjumup.

Cheetham, Dulcie Henrietta (nee Grey)

18 October 1959 Born Tarnagulla, Victoria. Arrived W.A. March 1912 aged 26 years. 1st woman on “Greylands” farm at Datatine, east Katanning, where she lived for 30 years. Had 6 sons and 5 daughters, all living in W.A.

Cheetham, Jessie Marguerite Went to Narembeen aged 14 years in August 1912.

Cheriton, Jessie Beatrice (nee Priest)

1st country postmistress at Meckering about 1900.

Cherry, Nurse Frances (later 1st Silver Chain nurse and 1st Superintendent of this nursing





Mrs Drew) association, including Cottage Homes. Was sole person to start fund for Alfred Carson Memorial Hospital, Claremont

Chesson, Kitly (nee Martin) Pioneer of Cue 1898.

Chester, Hugenot Wife of Frederick. Pioneer of Ravensthorpe 1901.

Chick, Elizabeth (nee Porter) Wife of Percy Chick. Arrived W.A. from Glasgow, Scotland 9 December 1929. Married and pioneered virgin land at Narembeen June 1937. Location Roe 1425. Mother of 3 children, taught correspondence lessons. 1944-49.

Chick, Mrs Eva Wesley (nee Waldeck)

7 April 1959 Wife of Percy Edwin Chick. Northampton district 1910. Carted 1st load of wheat in a cart, taking 6 days to Northampton in 1911, brought back stores in exchange.

Chidlow, Christine Ellen (nee Campbell)

24 October 1857 9 March 1934 Wife of William John Chidlow. Mother of 10 children, lived in Northam district all her life.

Chidlow, mary (nee Woodward)

1818 12 July 1866 Arrived W.A. on “Hooghly” 12 February 1830. Born England. Wife of William Chidlow, who with John Morrell, were pioneers of Northam, arriving there July 1832.

Chilcott, Lucy Mabel (nee Gardiner)

1876 Born Fremantle 1876.

Chipper, Marjorie Ellen (nee Thomas)

Corrigin Shire. Very brief biographical notes.

Chipper, Mary 1811 1878 Arrived Albany on barque “Caroline” 1829 aged 18 years with husband. Mother of 6 sons and 1 daughter, all born in Australia.

Chipper, Sarah Maria (nee Stirling)

14 November 1841 9 April 1926 York Shire. Married 21 June 1868.

Chitty, Hannah (nee Lynch) 1838 Wife of Charles Henry. Very brief biographical note on Toodyay and Goomalling resident.

Chitty, Martha (nee Herbert) 29 April 1850 24 November 1934 Came to Toodyay and spent her life there. Daughter of Charlotte and John Herbert, pioneers of that town. Wife of





Henry Thomas Chitty.

Chown, Mrs Adelaide Pioneer of Flowery Patch, Cunderdin.

Christie Phoebe 1859 1953 Born Rockingham. Lived Rockingham approximately 30 years, then pioneered at Jarrahdale, later Fremantle and Perth.

Christie, Selena (nee Wall) 25 October 1860 Born York. Wife of George Christie.

Christie, Susan Arrived Jarrahdale from Scotland 1883 and pioneered a property.

Christison, Helen Beatrice (nee Clifton)

1907 went to “Boodjerakine” Tammin, took up farming on virgin land 14 miles from railway. Grandson now in possession of farm.

Christison, Mary Josephine Arrived W.A. 1897. Had business in Coolgardie, later moved to Leonora, where she married in 1901.

Christmas, Hannah (nee Martin)

Born at Middle Swan, married in York aged 16, had 16 children. Northam resident.

Chugg, Miss A.I. (Queenie) Foundation member W.A. Branch Penguin Club 1945, pioneered establishment of W.A. branch. Member of Soroptomists Club, Tree Society, National Trust and many others.

Church, Emily Alice (nee Wrightson)

30 March 1912 Arrived Albany “Marathon” 12 June 1920. Attended East Denmark School 1922-6. Married 1937, still lives on farm pioneered by Church family.

Church, Ethel (nee Donnell) Wife of Mr T. Church. 1st Principal Kindergarten Teacher’s College of W.A. 1913.

Church, Hannah Denmark. Settled on virgin land with young family in primitive conditions, with one horse transport 1921.

Clancy, Mary Ann (nee Molong)

1878 1966 Born South Australia. Wife of James Joseph Clancy, pioneer of “Clear Valley Farm” Gnowangerup 1905.

Clapham, Elizabeth Member of Cottesloe Council and 1st member of a Council in W.A. Also Inspector of Factories and strong supporter of





Labour Party.

Clark, Caroline Came to W.A. 1869 with her husband. Early pioneers of virgin country in Great Southern district (Narrogin Shire).

Clark, Mrs Effemia Pioneer of Tammin where they took up virgin land 1910. Previously in Northam, opened up 1st Salvation Army Post.

Clark, Elizabeth (nee Whelan) 1870 1946 Denmark. Very brief biographical notes.

Clark, Elizabeth May Merredin Shire. With husband and 3 young children arrived Korbel 1911. Educated her children as no school available until 1921. 1917 elected leader of Social Committee until her retirement. With her sister supplied music for social gatherings.

Clark, Emily Pioneer of South Kulin September 1912.

Clark, Janet (nee Ambrose) Wife of John Clark. Dandaragan Shire.

Clark, Julia Bruce-Rock Shire. Pioneer of Ardath district 1913-1963.

Clarke, Ann Maria (nee Waldock)

1 June 1857 12 December 1939 Youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Waldock “Glenavon” via Northam. Died at Goomalling. Married James Clarke, St John’s Northam, by Rev. Brown. They pioneered farm at Jurocken via Northam.

Clarke, Annie Arrived in Kalgoorlie-Coolgardie from Victoria with 3 children, March 1897, to join her husband. After suffering hard conditions, her health suffered and that of her 18 months old child. They came to reside in Perth.

Clarke, Annie Kirkham 1877 1965 Born Adelaide. Died Perth. Nursing pioneer of Royal Perth Hospital. Received 1st certificate1899.

Clarke, Elizabeth Brinkley (nee Smith)

1856 1951 Born Perth, where Central Arcade stood. Wife of Captain Frederick Edward Clarke.

Clarke, Euphemia (nee Gillies) Brief biographical details of Salvation Army Officer.

Clarke, Grace Johnston Travelled by coach to make home on virgin land, Coolgardie 1892-1908. Later to Perth 1908, where she worked hard for





community. Her husband walked from Albany to Coolgardie and Goldfields.

Clarke, Lillian Grace Pioneered a farm at Hillman, West Arthur district 1907.

Clarke, Louisa Frances Wife of Ephraim Mayo Clarke. Married 8 July 1876. Reared 12 children. Mr Clarke was Mayor of Bunbury 3 times and MLC for 20 years. Worked hard for all community affairs.

Clarke, Mary Pioneer of Bungalopping near Bruce Rock before 1911.

Clarke, Ruby Amelia Ellen Wongan-Ballidu Shire. 1st woman settler in Cadour-Kokardine district 1911-1950.

Clarke, Sarah (nee Pearson) 30 March 1811 Came to W.A. on "Parkfield” 1841. Wife of Ephraim Clark, architect and builder. Built Wellington Hotel, St Paul’s Cathedral and many homes in Perth. Reared family of 10 children.

Clarkson, Isabella Julia (nee Lukin)

1849 1934 Born and died Toodyay. Married Barnard Clarkson (son of Michael) 1867 and went to manage “Oakabella” Champion Bay. Returned to Mt Anderson, Toodyay, 1873.

Clarkson, Jane (nee Drummond)

1813 1905 Married Michael Clarkson 1833. Arrived W.A. with parents on Parmelia 1829. Went to Wilberforce, York, and later to Toodyay where she lived for the rest of her life, mostly at Mt Anderson.

Clarkson, Sarah Ann 1927 Very brief biographical notes on Dongara resident.

Clatworthy, Emily Elizabeth (nee Ralph)

Wife of Joseph Clatworthy, Smith’s Mill now Glen Forrest. From 1888 until 1913 worked as midwife for Hills district any hour of day or night. (Mundaring Shire).

Clausen, Alice (nee Sheppard) Wife of Fred. Pioneer of Kununoppin – arrived 1910/11.

Clay, Mary Catherine 2nd wife of Rev. Charles Clay, 1890 at Wilberforce. (Mother of Mary Emily Dempster - nee Marsden) she lived with Dempsters at Esperance during her widowhood.

Clegg, Ellen Went to Pingrup district on virgin land 1911 with her





husband and 2 schoolboy sons. Lived in tents for some time.

Clements, Anna (nee McBean) 1868 1953 Kalgoorlie. Biographical information on schoolteacher.

Clements, Florence Minetta May (nee Gudge)

1884 1965 Fremantle. Wife of Walter H. Akehurst, 1st marriage 1905. Wife of Robert Clements 1921. Born Parside, South Australia. Died Perth. Fully qualified accountant approximately 1905, with Forrest and Manuel and their 1st auditor, at 21 years of age. Well known in business circles and admired for her dignity.

Clifton, Augusta Dorinda (nee Kerr)

18 January 1861 Harvey Shire. Brief biographical information.

Clifton, Catherine Balfour (nee Ferguson)

1892 Born Fremantle. Wife of Robert Algernon Clifton. Went to Brunswick Junction 1921.

Clifton, Christina (nee Martin) At 19 years became engaged in 1840 to Robert William Clifton. Left England on Parkfield in December for Leschenault Inlet, arriving March 1841. Had 11 children and suffered many hardships and floods and lack of supples.

Clifton, Elizabeth (nee Ferguson)

Wife of Worsley. Landed Bunbury, then Australind approximately 1840.

Clifton, Florence Mabel Accompanied husband and 2 children to settle on virgin land at Northampton 1910. Home for a long time was a tent. Retired from Northampton approximately 1950.

Clifton, Kate Foundation member and co-foundress Anglican Mother’s Union at St Johns, Fremantle 1898. Life vice–president and Hon. Correspondent of Invalid Prayer Circle of the Mothers' Union for many years.

Clifton, Mrs Marshall Waller (nee Bell)

1792 1866 Married 1811. Widowed 1861. Came from England. 1840, with husband. Had 15 children, 11 of whom came to W.A. Had 60 Grandchildren and 173 Great Grandchildren. Staunch Quakeress.





Clifton, Sarah Eleanor (nee Broadhurst)

18 July 1865 1st white girl born in North West. Pioneer of Harding River near Roebourne.

Climie, Bessie 12 April 1887 Arrived Cranbrook district 1913.

Climie, Eliza 16 July 1920 Arrived from Scotland 1882. Lived at Ballochmyle, Cranbrook. Died aged 74 years.

Clinch, Catherine (nee O’Connell)

1829 Born Cork, Ireland. Arrived in W.A. to marry James Clinch of Berkshire Valley in the late 1840s. Left district 1908.

Cluett, Mrs Plantagenet Shire. Founder of Porongorup Branch CWA in 1937.

Coaker, Millicent Annie Morawa Shire.

Coates, Sara (nee King) 1823 1910 Born England. Came to Australia as part of Governor Stirling's household. After marriage lived at Coates Siding, then 54 mile peg where they had a wayside inn (now Bakers Hill).

Cockram, Ada Mary Merredin Shire. Went to Nukarni farming approximately 1911.

Cockram, Elizabeth Alice Tammin Shire. Went to Yorkrakine, April 1910.

Cockrane, Margaret June 1940 West Arthur Shire. Arrived from Ireland by ship 1908 with husband and sons. Took up land at Capercup 1910, and lived there until her death June 1940, aged 83 years.

Cody, Annie (nee Connell) 1858 25 September 1926 Born and died Northam. Married there in same church as her mother. Was a great Church worker and also for the town.

Cole, Florence May (nee Horner)

Wife of Jim Cole. Kellerberrin Shire. Brief biographical information.

Cole, Mrs Helen (Infant Health Nurse)

1964 1st Infant health sister in Perth. Came from Melbourne, a widow with 2 young children, and was appointed by Children’s Protection Society in 1923. Continued for nearly 30 years.

Cole, Jane (Mrs Charles) Kellerberrin Shire. Went to Doadening Creek 1908. Brief biographical notes.





Cole, Margaret May (Mabel) (nee Bridges)

West Kimberley. Wyndham Shire. Biographical information.

Cole, Mary Elizabeth 1874 Settled with husband at a homestead in Denmark. Magnifcent courage, leader in church and community work. Had 5 children.

Coleman, Annie (nee Pritchard)

Born Hereford, England. Came to Australia 1913. Married James Coleman, pioneered “Clifton Farm”, Cunderdin.

Coleman, Ellen (nee Farrow) Married William Coleman, Albany 1890. 1st accompanied husband to the Brockman gold mining site 16 miles beyond Hall’s Creak. Later moved to Derby, then Broome.

Coleman, Eva Annie 20 April 1879 Born Donnybrook. Great Worker for church and community.

Coles, Gladys Isobel (nee Hutchinson)

1901 Brief biographical note on Brookton resident.

Coles, Margaret Arrived Norseman from N.S.W. 1874. Married there 1897 in a tent, which sewed as a church. 8 children in family. Later left Norseman and took up land at Esperance. Died there aged 82 years.

Collens, Matilda (nee Hunter) 1845 Born Scotland. After marriage in South Australia they and their 7 children came to Wael, 6 miles east of Meckering September 1894. After husband’s death, went to reside in Meckering until her death at 81 years. Buried Meckering.

Collins, Mrs Pioneer of Kalamunda Shire.

Collins, Ada Elizabeth (nee Goward)

Cunderdin Shire.

Collins, Mrs Edith May Pioneer of Bencubbin 1916. Nearest township was Trayning from where they carted their stores by horse and dray. Home made of white-washed bag walls, with anthill floors. Nearest doctor 60 miles.

Collins, Elizabeth Mary Started a nursing home in Katanning 1903, also was a





midwife.

Collins, Elizabeth Mary Ann (nee Fitzpatrick)

Arrived at Glenburgh Station, Gascoyne, by bullock team from Moore River circa 1880.

Collins, Hannah (nee Buckingham)

Wife of H.B. Collins. Married 1910. Took active part in Church, social activities in Roleystone district until 1948. Life member Roleystone Progress Association and Red Cross. Also member Choral and Dramatic Society.

Collins Mary (or Margaret) Went to Tambellup 1906.

Collins, Mary Louisa (formerly Mrs Jouning)

Goldfields pioneer. Brief biographical information.

Collins Maud Ellen (nee Mountain)

Born Cossack. Shark Bay Shire.

Colliver, Mrs May Went farming at Tammin 1909-1929.

Collyn, Mrs Cunderdin Shire.

Colomba, Mother (nee Fleming)

1st Rev. Mother of St Joseph’s Convent, Cunderdin started 1933. Very brief biographical notes.

Combley, Caroline (nee Weatherall)

19 December 1871, Perth

21 March 1952, Cunderdin

At 18 years married at York 5 March 1890, arriving Meckering following day where she and husband farmed a property.

Comley, Barbara Byers 1st woman on “Bandupin” farm, Pantapin, Bruce Rock Shire, 15 March 1937 to 1964.

Conder, Emala Beatrice (nee Turner)

Wife of Richard. Pioneer of Yelbeni – arrived 1909.

Congdon, Mrs One of early settlers of Cunderdin district.

Congreve, Elizabeth Donella (nee Sutherland)

20 October 1877 Wife of Frederick James Congreve. Brief biographical note on Corrigin district pioneer.

Connell, Honora Went to Northam from N.S.W. while in early twenties and was married there. Lived there until her death aged 91 years.

Connolly, Eva (nee Bairstow) Came to Kukerin with husband from South Australia. Settled





on farm 4 miles from Kukerin 1910. Acted on many occasions as midwife and helped doctor in his work when necessary.

Connor, Amy Elizabeth Came overland from Wickepin to Upper Blackwood and settled in Chowerup area 1921.

Connor, Grace (nee Wilshusen) 28 June 1874 8 June 1967 Brief biographical note on Goldfields pioneer.

Conran, Rosina 1898 Born Albany 1898. Married Church of England Church, Busselton 1920. Lived in 2 rooms lined with Hessian, adjoining stables. Had 3 children. Went every 3 months to Busselton for staple foods growing much of their food on the farm. Yalyalup district.

Conway, Jane Sarah Very brief biographical notes on Fremantle resident.

Conway, Mary Ann Brief biographical details of Goldfields pioneer.

Cook, Alice (nee Cockman) 1858 1956 Granddaughter of 1st couple to be married in the State. Pioneer of Dandaragan until 1956.

Cook, Mrs E 1884 Very brief biographical information on Nyabing – Pingrup district resident circa 1915 on.

Cook, Ellen (nee Downes) 1873 10 October 1955 Brief biographical information on Dowerin resident.

Cook, Gertrude M (nee Edwards)

1st President of Cunderdin Methodist Ladies Guild formed in 1931.

Cook, Janet (nee Ambrose) At "Glenark”, Dandaragan 1870.

Cook, Margaret Katherine 1887 Wife of Joseph. Brief biographical details of Katanning and Dumbleyung pioneer.

Cook, Martha Ann (nee Liddlelow)

1862 Wife of Alex Cook. Pioneers of Moora. Brief biographical notes.

Cook, Minnie Annie Quairading Shire. Went to South Caroling, eastern Wheatbelt 1909.

Cook, Ruth 26 January 1873 25 January 1949 Arrived Dowerin with husband and family 9 November 1905, and lived in district until her death. Foundation member Dowerin CWA.





Cooke, Helene 22 April 1868 February 1956 Biographical information on Dowerin pioneer.

Cooke, Mary Ann (nee Morgan)

1814 1886 Very brief biographical notes on early Avon River settler at “Newleyine”.

Cookworthy, Frances (nee Cookworthy)

Wife of Joseph Cookworthy. Died at Sandilands, Busselton, aged 94 years.

Coombe, Miss Alice Beatrice City of Perth. (Entry submitted by Australian Association for Better Hearing, Perth).

Coombes, Mrs Wife of 1st Station Master at Kalamunda. Mother of H.C. Coombes, Governor of Reserve Bank.

Cooper, Alice May (nee Willis) 1875 June 1943 Brief biographical notes on nurse in Albany district.

Cooper, Caroline Hole (nee Duffield)

Born Bicton 1830s. Her father came out on “Warrior”, her mother a few years later. All her life she lived at “Redcliffe” Pinjarra.

Cooper, Edith Vera (nee Tonkin)

1st woman in W.A. to gain a Pilot’s Licence enabling her to carry passengers. At the time teacher at Northam High School.

Cooper, Elizabeth Wife of Joseph. Arrived “Warrior” 1830, took up virgin land on Murray River near Pinjarra. Built a two-storied house called Redcliffe. Later built flour mill near mouth of estuary of Serpentine.

Cooper, Ellen (nee Tuckey) 1849 Born in Mandurah. Married and died in Mandurah. Had 11 children, reared 10 of them.

Cooper, Evelyn Joyce (nee Caporn)

13 June 1870 Wife of Henry Charles. Born Point Walter. Later lived corner William and Aberdeen Streets. After manage, lived at Osborne Park, approximately 1900. Had family of 10 children.

Cooper, Mary Agnes (nee Butterworth)

1853 1963 Married approximately 1894. Owned original Exchange Hotel, Pinjarra. Lived on their property with husband milking cows and doing jobs at ‘Leighton’ farm, Mandurah. In her last





years she returned to Redcliffe on the Murray River.

Coops, Essie W Very brief biographical information on pioneer of Floral Art in W.A. since 1937.

Coote, Annie Maud After marriage in Tasmania about 1910, came to W.A. and camped at Beela. Her husband’s 1st job was on construction of railway between Collie and Brunswick.

Copley, Stella Louisa 1884 May 1966 Brief biographical information on Brookton resident, active in community affairs.

Coppin, Evelyn Sarah (nee Rose)

1874 Eldest child of George and Alice Rose of Busselton. Married Christopher William Coppin 1894. Went to live at Yarrie Station near Marble Bar. Lived to age of 85 years and is buried in South Guildford cemetery. Real pioneer of Nor’ West.

Corbett, Mrs Elizabeth Rebecca

1872 1961 Very brief biographical notes on Cue Shire resident.

Cornish, Rebecca (nee Cooper) Arrived Fremantle on ‘Warrior’ 1830. Lived at Fremantle, then Mandurah and Pinjarra.

Cornish, Sarah Jane January 1904 to 1907 on farming properly at Tambellup.

Corry, Rosalie M. Married 1933 went to live on farm at Bulyee. Had 4 children, helped to get a one-teacher school established and taught in it for 6 months to keep it open. Helped in all community efforts.

Cosgrove, Catherine (nee O’Donohoe)

Wife of Michael Denis, who was a J.P. and member of Road Board. Pioneer of Yelbeni, arrived 1910. Trayning Shire.

Costello, Sarah Jane 8 March 1860 July 1954 Born Isle of Wight. Arrived in Australia January 1864.

Coster, Mrs Helen Cunderdin Shire.

Cotterell, Bertha Jane Came to Dowerin 1897 with her family and took up virgin land. Took an active part in all affairs of that district throughout her life.





Counsel, Margaret (nee Edwards)

Born York. Wife of Charles Henry Counsel. Goldfields. They went to Londonderry by coach from Southern Cross.

Couper, Mrs S. J. 1924 Pioneer of Dowerin.

Couper, Sarah 20 June 1964 Went to Dowerin as a bride 1906. Her interests mainly in her home and family. Active outside interests Church Guild and CWA. Was one of 1st women to gain Driver's Licence. Later lived in Bayswater. Buried in Dowerin

Couper, Susanah Mabel (nee Hammence?)

Wife of Donald. Pioneer of Kununappin.

Courthope, Susan (nee Mitchell)

9 January 1870 19 August 1963 Born at Paradise, near Dardanup. One of 1st schoolteachers at Bridgetown as Assistant to her sister. Was 1st baby to be christened at St Marks, Picton

Cousins, Mrs Beatrice Ruby Merredin Shire. Settled on virgin land at North Bodallin 1927 at age of 39. Stayed until 1935, had to walk off during Depression. Now living in Corrigin.

Cowan, Mrs Edith, O.B.E. Very brief biographical notes.

Cowcher, Eliza Wife of George. Lived in Camballing near Marradong. Pioneered virgin land.

Cowcher, Louise (nee Pollard) 1863 1944 Wife of John Edward. Born in Pinjarra. Had farming interests in Marradong and Wagin.

Cowcher, Sarah Frances (nee Barker)

Wife of Dr G.F.S. Cowcher, came to Swan River Settlement in the vessel ‘Medina’.

Cowgill, Mrs Florence Margaret

30 September 1844 23 July 1950 Born Old Trafford, Lancashire, England. Died Quairading. Came out 1910 to settle on a new farm in Quairading district.

Cox, Clara Ann Beatrice (nee Shaddick)

June 1881 Married 1906. Pingelly Shire. Went on to virgin land after marriage.

Cox, Isabella 1870 1924 Very brief biographical notes on Northam and Kellerberrin resident.

Coxon, Georgine (nee Meak) Very brief biographical note on pioneer of Yealering, Corrigin





Shire.

Coyle, Caroline Corrigin Shire. Farmer’s wife of Babakin. Conducted 1st school in district in own home. Foundation member CWA 1933.

Crabb, Dorothea Went to Goldfields 1899-1921.

Crackel, Elizabeth (nee Lee) Born England. Wife of Harry. Pioneer of Gnowangerup 1911. Opened 1st shop (mixed business) in Gnowangerup.

Craig, Harriet Pulo (nee Caporn)

1859 1944 Born at Claremont. Lived in York.

Craig, Isabella Juanita Evelyn With her husband went on farm and pioneered it in 1919 at Kondut.

Craig, Louisa Jemima 1880 Came to Broomehill 1901. During World War I worked for Red Cross. Pioneer of Broomehill.

Craigie, Mrs Francis (nee Emma Berthoid)

1842 1920 Dardanup resident. Farmed ‘Craigie Lea’. Very brief biographical notes.

Craike, Annah Meria (nee Piper)

Wife of Thomas Craike. Pioneer of Trayning where she settled 1910.

Craike, Etta (nee McLeod) Wife of Thomas. Pioneer of Trayning where she settled 1910.

Crane, Lavinia May Victoria (nee Beer)

Born Tarradak, New Zealand, 1887. Pioneered virgin land at Bindi, 1926.

Craven, Griffiths Mabel Biographical information on committee formed to inaugurate CWA foundation.

Crawford, Elizabeth Sarah Jane Brookton 10 April 1906.

Crawford, Ruth (nee Bailey) November 1861 1931 York Farmer. Very brief biographical note.

Crawley, Mrs Foundation Secretary of Tambellup CWA formed 12 July 1930.

Crayford, Jane Elenor 21 April 1850 21 March 1945 Came to W.A. from Eastern States 1890. Lived nearly all her life in Kalgoorlie and Graylands, enduring the hardships of early days on the Goldfields.





Creagh, Clarice 1869 1924 Pioneered virgin land Nungarin 1910-1924.

Cream, Mary Jane (nee Gould) 1863 1930’s Wife of William. Born Tibradden, Geraldton district. Pioneered outback station with husband in Yalgoo and Upper Gascoyne, finally at Bidgie-Mia Station for 22 years. Suffered many hardships in earlier years, loneliness and family of small children to care for.

Creedon, Hannah (nee MacArthay)

1900 1962 Born Ireland. Wife of Patrick. Pioneer of Gnowangerup 1919. 1st bookmaker in Gnowangerup.

Creek, Harriet Violet Lived at Cross Roads near Pingelly with husband and 3 young sons in a rough shed 1909-10. Only 4 white women there.

Creeth, Lucy Early member of Cottesloe Women’s Service Guild, for many years President and Librarian. She left her home in Avonmore Terrace to Crippled Children’s Society, also a bequest.

Crewe, Florence Wife of John. Arrived Kondinin 1914. Property known as Maylands Farm. Family of 3 children.

Creyk, Jessie Isabel (nee McLennan)

10 May 1830 Wife of George G. Creyk. Born Scotland. Arrived in W.A. 1887. Pioneer of Kirup district. After Great War, helped settlers on farms.

Cripps, Margaret (nee Williams)

Northampton district. Very brief biographical information on settler of “Mumby”.

Critchley, Jane Came from England 1927. Arrived in Lake King with 1 daughter and 4 sons, Mr Critchley and 1 son staying in Perth until 1929. Endured all the hardships of pioneering.

Crockett, Jean (nee Worcester) 1878 1958 Wife of Peter. Coolgardie district 1895.

Cronin, Eliza (nee McKenna) 1845 18 June 1931 Wife of John Cronin. Biographical information on Dumbleyung pioneer.

Crosby, Alice Harriett (nee Dix) 1878 1956 Wife of William Fowler. Came as a bride and was 1st homemaker at “Brooklands”, Tambellup, April 1913.





Crosby, Bertha 1947 Arrived Katanning 1891 from Mt Gambier; South Australia. Went to farm 3 miles south west of Katanning. As only few women in district, she helped at all local functions and entertained at “Hazel Home”.

Crosby, Miss Kyra Maud Fisher Biographical information on Katanning hockey player and accountant.

Cross, Ann Maria (Fancote) 27 October 1880 19 July 1957 Pioneered “Runnymede” orchard Bedfordale. Very brief biographical notes.

Cross, Mary Annie (nee Dixon) Came to Australia as member of 1st Devon and Cornwall Group 113 Parryville, Denmark, W.A. Reared family of 6 daughters and had life of hardship and worry.

Cross, Sarah (nee Hill) 1838 1921 Arrived W.A., 1852 on ship “Mary”. Wife of Colonial Forces member. Had 11 children.

Crow, Alice Kalgoorlie and Perth. Very brief biographical notes on wife of Rev. Alex Crow.

Crowd, Sarah May (nee Gardiner)

1st white woman to settle in their section of West Bridgetown on Blackwood River. Tracked with natives – flour and sugar for palm wood to make mattresses. Had 9 children. All stores had to be brought from Bunbury by bullock wagon. Farm later known as “Hazeldale”.

Crowther, Doris Adelaide (nee Smith)

1812 1893 Lived at Bayswater Hotel, Bayswater. Holder of 1st motor licence issued to a woman, no 208.

Crowther, Eileen Pioneered CWA Branch 1959, as President and also Treasurer for 3 years before family left district. Among 1st settlers on South Stirling War Service Land Settlement. Pioneers of South Stirling.

Cruikshank, Alice Emelene (nee Conder)

Wife of Cyril George. Pioneer of Yelbeni (Trayning Shire). Arrived 1912.

Cuff, Bridget Francis (nee 1897 Born Ireland. Wife of Arthur Harcombe Cuff. Arrived in





Cassidy) Newdegate, settled on virgin farm 1924, living in tent for 12 years. Later moved to South Newdegate.

Cullerton, Mrs V Wife of John Cullerton. Pioneered virgin land at Kondut. Opened a school in a government building in Wongan Hills 4 July 1913 with an enrolment of 13 children.

Cullinane, Annie Philomena (nee Green)

1871 5 December 1945 Married in Jamestown, South Australia 1891. Had 10 children, 4 sons and 6 daughters. Arrived W.A. 1892. Lived in Perth 1 year before going to Meckering. Buried Meckering.

Cumming, Mary Jane Arrived Bridgetown 1911 from Bendigo, Victoria with husband. Pioneered farm ‘Rocklea’ at Boy up Brook.

Cunnold, Mary Ann (nee Sawyer)

Cunderdin Shire.

Curnow, Sophia 1888 Born at Boolading. Married 1907, pioneered virgin property. Had 12 children, helped with midwifery cases in district of West Arthur.

Curran, Ellen (nee Turner) Born England. Arrived Kalgoorlie 1896, helped parents to supply goats milk to miners. Later moved to Perth.

Currell, Mary Catherine Went to Narembeen March 1920.

Currie, Margaret Douglas (nee Cairns)

Daughter of Jane Henderson Cairns. Pioneer of Narembeen district, arrived 1912.

Curtis, Ethel Mary Went to Mourambine-Pingelly district 1884.

Curtis, Jane Vidgin (nee Cross) 1886 Very brief biographical notes. Had ‘Marnup Park’ South of Busselton.

Curtis, Mary 1765 1861 Arrived W.A. to live with her son at Fremantle. After his death lived with her daughter (Mrs Back) at Rottnest and later became Caretaker at Government House there. Was oldest person in colony at that time

Curtis, Mary Jane (nee Dawson)

9 November 1854 Wife of William G. Curtis. Very brief biographical information on Augusta resident.





Curtis, Suzannah (nee Glindon) 1815 10 October 1856 Died Busselton. Arrived W.A. 1830s. Married Anthony Curtis 2 June 1836. Had 4 children. After husband’s death 1853, went to Busselton to live. Known as a sweet and gentle woman - became pioneer by force of circumstance.

Cusack, Mrs Very brief biographical notes on Roebourne district pioneer.

Cusack, Mary Arrived Kumminin, now known as Narembeen, 9 January 1912, on virgin land.

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